The ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant was one of the first cars that came to us not from Europe or Japan. This is a typical "American" modernized for the Russian domestic market. The Russian premiere of this car took place in September 2006, and sales overseas started two years earlier. Why did Mitsubishi marketers wait so long before presenting a new product on the Russian market? The answer was found quickly. According to representatives of the Japanese concern, before releasing the ninth generation of Mitsubishi Galant to Russia, all components and assemblies of the car were refined, taking into account the peculiarities of operation in Russia, which took a whole year and a half. As a result, 308 changes were made to the design.

The main ones are the ground clearance increased to 165 mm, the battery with a larger capacity for starting at low temperatures, as well as more powerful than in the American versions, the starter and generator. After another year and a half, Galant underwent a slight restyling.

The most noticeable changes as a result of the update were the exterior of the car - a new radiator grille trim appeared, and the fog lights became larger. In addition, the design of the rear lights has changed.

As for the interior, here it is necessary to highlight the appearance of buttons for controlling the audio system and cruise control on the front of the steering wheel (previously these buttons were located on the rear side), new materials for interior trim "wood-like" (previously - "like aluminum"), and also change the color of the illumination of instruments and vehicle control systems from blue to red.

Now about everything in more detail. After the appearance of Mitsubishi Galant on the Russian market, it turned out that in terms of price range, the novelty is on the same level with the top-end versions of class “D” cars, which include the popular Mazda6, as well as Opel Vectra and Hyundai NF. In turn, the size of the ninth generation Galant competed with more expensive and venerable rivals - Nissan Teana, ToyotaCamry and Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series.

And so, we sit down in the salon. The front seats have a completely non-American profile - the lateral back support fixes the driver's body well. The driver's electrically adjustable seat makes it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Only the absence of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column reminds of the overseas origin. The annoying blue backlight was replaced with a "European" orange. Due to the fact that the buttons for operating the audio system and cruise control have been moved from the back of the steering wheel to the outside, it has become easier and clearer to operate them. The plastic of the front panel is soft to the touch, but the quality is not different. Despite the presence of a duplicate speedometer scale in miles, the instrument panel has good information content and does not cause any complaints.

There is real space on the back sofa. With an average height of the front riders, the rear passengers can safely cross their legs and not feel any discomfort. The width of the space is quite enough for three adults, but you will not envy those who sit in the middle. The back seat cushion is molded only for two, and when a speed bump passes, the central passenger can easily hit the ceiling with his head. In general, the spaciousness of the cabin is the undoubted trump card of the Mitsubishi Galant, which compensates for the rustic finish.

The luggage compartment with a volume of 435 liters is not distinguished by its large capacity and ease of use, primarily due to the not very good shape of the internal space and the large loading height. In addition, the transformation of the rear seat is not provided - for transporting long items there is only a hatch in the armrest.

The boot lid can be opened either with a button on the ignition key or with a lever in the cabin.

All cars supplied to the Russian market are equipped with only one engine, namely a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC engine with four valves per cylinder and an ECI-MULTI distributed injection system. This power unit has one indisputable advantage, which is the automatic octane correction system, which allows you to fill the tank with 92nd gasoline. With this engine, Mitsubishi Galant produces 158 hp. and 213 Nm of torque, which is achieved at 4,000 rpm. Paired with the engine, only an automatic transmission is available, namely a 4-speed automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode with a manual gear selection function.

You shouldn't wait for the dynamics of a 158-horsepower engine, so it is better to postpone the "traffic light" races. No wonder the car was developed for the American market. Galant's habits can be characterized by two epithets - soft and imposing. These qualities are manifested in virtually everything. But this does not mean that it is impossible to joke on it. Automatic transmission INVECS-II is able to adapt to the driving style. In dynamic mode, each gear turns to the red zone, and when the throttle is released, the gearbox keeps the revs, not trying to switch to a step higher in order to react faster to pressing the accelerator at the right time. In quiet mode, the switching occurs virtually unnoticed by passengers.

As for the suspension settings, the "overseas" habits are also unmistakably captured here. On the asphalt waves there is a rather strong lateral swing. The turns are passed with tangible rolls. With a slightly sharper approach to the bend, the tires begin to squeak plaintively. But the pits and joints of the asphalt pavement Mitsubishi Galant clicks like seeds, without causing any inconvenience to passengers. Coupled with good noise isolation and excellent sound system, Rockford Fosgate Galant becomes a good companion even where the quality of the roadway leaves much to be desired. The increased ground clearance will allow you to make forays into nature without fear for the safety of the bottom. With a fairly understandable steering, which in its settings is more similar to the Japanese than to the American, I was surprised by the large turning radius - where the "classmates" turn in one pass, the Galant will need at least two. Because of this, there are some inconveniences when maneuvering in a tight parking lot.

Mitsubishi Galant has a rather extensive list of equipment that competitors cannot boast of at a similar price. As standard equipment, Galant is equipped with automatic transmission and cruise control, ABS and EBD systems, fog lights, power windows for all doors, climate control, six airbags, a multifunction steering wheel, an audio system with 6 speakers and 16-inch alloy wheels with tires

Mid-size cars Mitsubishi Galant were produced in 1969–2012, during which time 9 generations of the model appeared. Although the production of the line was discontinued 5 years ago, cars of the latest generations continue to be actively exploited, and the repair or replacement of the Mitsubishi Galant engine remains a popular service.

Features of Mitsubishi Galant engines

Different generations of Mitsubishi Galant cars were equipped with 4-cylinder in-line (I4) engines of the following series:

• Saturn (4G3) - gasoline volumes of 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 liters with a capacity of 87 to 125 liters. from.;
• Astron (4G5 / 4D5). Model 4G52 is a 2 liter gasoline engine with 100 and 125 hp modifications. from. A number of modifications of the 4D55 model are diesel atmospheric and turbocharged engines with a volume of 2.3 liters, with a capacity of 65 to 95 liters. from.;
• Sirius (4G6 / 4D6). Petrol 4G62 - 1.8 L, 4G63T - turbocharged, 2 L, 4G64 - 2.4 L, 4G67 - 1.8 L, 4G69 - 2.4 L, diesel - 4D65 - 1.8 L, 4D68 - 2 L ...

Also on a number of models, 6-cylinder V-shaped engines (V6) were installed:

• 6A11 - 1.8 L / 133 HP from.;
• 6A12 - 2 liters, there were several modifications with different power - 143-148, 170-177, 197 liters. with., the most powerful in this line (237 hp) was the engine with a double turbine;
• 6A13 - 2.5 L, 161-173 L. from. and the twin turbine model - 276 hp. from.;
• 6G72 - 3 l / 195 l. from. for the US market.

The most famous engines used in the Mitsubishi Galant are the 2-liter 4G63. From 1989 to 2003, various modifications of this engine were installed on Galant cars. Since 1987, production of DOHC versions with 2 camshafts began, engines with 1 camshaft (SOHC) continued to be produced until 1993. Turbocharged version 4G63T in 1988-92 used on the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 and has brought this model a number of international rally victories.

The 4G63 engine used MCA-Jet technology, the abbreviation MCA in Russian stands for "Mitsubishi Clean Air". This was the designation for motors with reduced exhaust of harmful substances. The first MCA engine appeared in 1977, the 4G63 is a modified version. Its distinctive feature is the presence of a small third valve on each cylinder. These valves provided additional air flow into the combustion chamber, resulting in faster movement and complete combustion of the fuel-air mixture. After the introduction of engines with 4 valves per cylinder, the MCA-Jet system became obsolete, but it remained progressive for a decade.

Currently, mainly engines for Mitsubishi Galant of 8-9 generations are in demand, their characteristics are shown in the table:

			Power, hp from.	Features:	Resource, thousand km (on practice)
			118 (Heb) / 129 (Jap)	direct fuel injection
				direct fuel injection
				multipoint injection
				direct fuel injection
				twin turbine (twin turbo)
				diesel
				for the US market
				electronic control of the variable valve timing system
			233 and 261 (with MIVEC)

Typical problems, malfunctions and their causes

Different Mitsubishi engines have different vulnerabilities. What kind of breakdown the owner will have to face depends on what engine is installed on the Mitsubishi Galant.

Sirius series (4G63, 4G64):

• balancing shafts often jam, which leads to the breakage of their belt, such a breakdown can provoke an open timing drive. The problem arises if the shaft bearings lack lubrication. You can prevent this by buying quality oil and regularly monitoring its level. Belts also need revision and periodic replacement;
• supports (pillows) wear out quickly, which is manifested by increased vibration. Therefore, regular check and replacement of pillows is needed as needed, the left support of the Mitsubishi Galant engine mounting is especially susceptible to wear;
• idling speed often floats. This is due to contamination of the injectors, throttle valve, failure of the idle speed regulator and temperature sensor. To prevent such a problem, you need to regularly clean the system and check the health of small components;
• after 50 thousand km of run, it may be necessary to replace hydraulic compensators, they fail faster in turbocharged engines. The use of low-quality oil and its untimely replacement lead to accelerated wear of hydraulic lifters;
• the oil receiver of the pump in these models is located almost close to the crankcase wall. Therefore, a hit on the sump can provoke deformation of the oil receiver, the pump will cease to receive oil and supply it to all moving parts of the motor. To prevent such situations will help the crankcase protection of the Mitsubishi Galant engine.

4G9 series (4G93, 4G94):

• engine knocking is usually associated with wear of hydraulic lifters and is eliminated by replacing them; the use of high-quality oil prolongs their service life;
• tendency to carbon formation and high oil consumption (popularly - zhor). As the mileage increases, oil consumption increases; to solve this problem, replacement of the oil scraper rings and seals is required;
• floating speed is usually caused by contamination of the high pressure fuel pump filter and throttle valve, they need to be cleaned;
• if the engine stalls on a hot one, it is most likely faulty and the idle speed regulator needs to be replaced.

The engines of the 6G7 Cyclone V6 (6G72, 6G75) and 6A1 (6A13) series often have the same problems as the inline 4-cylinder 4G9 series - knocking, oil consumption, floating revs. They are caused by the same reasons; not only the wear of the hydraulic compensators, but also the rotation of the connecting rod bearings can lead to the engine knocking. In general, V6 engines are more reliable than inline engines, they have fewer "congenital" diseases, but due to their design, they are less convenient to maintain. It is more difficult to change candles, and they often need to be replaced if the car is fueled with Russian gasoline. Ignition misfires are often caused by deposits on the electrodes. Access to the timing belt is also difficult.

The main enemy of engines is low-quality fuels and lubricants. Direct injection (GDI) engines are especially sensitive to dirty fuel. A common problem with this type of engine is soot contamination of the engine oil. Soot is actively generated when the engine is in transient mode. The channels through which the lubricant spreads are clogged, soot enters the intake manifold and destroys the valves and candles. If you do not clean the intake manifold every 50–40 thousand km, the engine fumes, consumes more gasoline, and traction worsens. It is extremely important to change the timing belt in engines with GDI without waiting for it to break. Otherwise, the pistons with an irregularly shaped bottom will collide with the valves and deform them.

The main types of repair work

Mitsubishi Galant car engines may require replacement of the following parts and consumables:

• hydraulic compensators;
• oil scraper rings and oil reflecting seals;
• timing belt or chain, tensioner roller gaskets, rollers themselves;
• valve cover gaskets, cylinder head, engine oil seals, crankshaft, camshaft, engine filter, oil and fuel filters;
• idle speed regulator, various sensors.

If the fuel or oil pump fails, it is not necessary to change it, you can try to repair it. The crack, for example, is welded. When replacing spark plugs in V-engines, it is recommended to inspect the intake manifold flange and, if necessary, grind it.

With regular maintenance, cleaning, replacement of consumables, use of high-quality gasoline and oil, the Mitsubishi Galant engine can serve for a long time without major repairs. The fact that he needs major repairs is indicated by a combination of such signs:

• increased fuel and oil consumption;
• noises during engine operation;
• power drop;
• unstable turnovers.

If the problems cannot be resolved after optimizing the settings, repairs are needed, during which work such as:

• restoration of cylinder mirrors by boring or honing and selection of oversized pistons instead of their relatives;
• replacement of piston rings, main and connecting rod bearings;
• if necessary - groove of the crankshaft journals;
• valve service;
• refurbishment of the starter and generator.

If the car owner can perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on his own, then it is better to entrust capital repairs to professionals. With a lack of qualifications and experience, even a Mitsubishi Galant engine diagram will not help to repair it without errors.

In parallel with the overhaul of the engine, it is recommended to repair and maintain the cooling system, replace hoses, drive belts, water pump, thermostat, clean and repair the radiator. It may be necessary to replace the cooling system radiator, engine mount, oil pump. Depending on the state of the cylinder block, it is sometimes more cost-effective to change it entirely than to sort out and restore it. If more than 50% of engine parts need replacement, it is easier and cheaper not to repair it, but to replace it with a remanufactured or contract one.

Buying a remanufactured engine is a rather risky decision, you need confidence in the qualifications of the master who was involved in restoring the unit, and in the quality of the parts that were used in this case. The contract engine for Mitsubishi Galant from the Japanese autodisassembly is more reliable. The Japanese do not overload their cars, refuel them with high-quality fuels and lubricants, cars with low mileage often end up in disassembly, and the resource of the engines removed from them is quite large. After removal and prior to sale, contract engines are tested at the stand.

Since the resource of a number of Mitsubishi Galant engines exceeds 400 thousand km, many owners of these cars do not have to deal with the need to repair or replace the engine at all. But it must be remembered that untimely oil change, the use of low-quality gasoline, neglect of regular maintenance significantly reduces the resource of even the most reliable engines.

Released back in 2003 and not reissued for a relatively long time, Mitsubishi Galant 9 is still quite in demand, especially for Russian buyers. Despite the headquarters in Japan and production in the USA, it was the Russian market that was one of the main consumers of Mitsubishi's products, and you can still often find ninth generation cars on our roads.

The American version of Galant, which always came out with the base DE (as big cars for the whole family are called in the West), also had additional modifications: LS, ES and a sports GTS.

The main characteristics of all models are the same, the difference is only minor cosmetic changes:

• grade LS equipped with an electric drive to the chair, six airbags and full power accessories;
• sports version of the GTS it has a more powerful engine and climate control, when, like the others, they are content with only air conditioning;
• ES has an improved design and different painting.

After restyling, the GTS package was replaced by the SE version with a modified shape of the rear optics.

But the main model remains DE, everything comes from its characteristics, and the demand for it is greatest.

2 complete sets were delivered to Russia:

• 2.4 Instyle-AT;
• 2.4 Intense-AT.

Engines and gearbox

Mitsubishi have always been known for their hardware, not the looks of the car. In the ninth version of Galant, everything remains the same as before, the quality does not disappoint. All models have 4 cylinders in the engine, they differ only in volume:

• on DE and ES there is a 2.4 liter aspirated, output - 150 liters. from.;
• on LS and sporty GTS - 3.8 liter, but the output is different - 230 liters. s and 260 l. from.

Engines of this brand - 4G69, 6G75 - are some of the best. This is one of the main reasons to take Galant 9

The 3.8-liter unit is especially good, but it is quite difficult to find it in Russia. Of the minuses, you will have to check and tighten the valve clearances a couple of times a month, although they hold better than some competitors. Oil can also leak from the candles, it is not difficult to eliminate this on your own.

The motor is good, but it is designed for a specific gearbox. The machine does not give much freedom to maneuver. Although it will not work to do tricks on it, it is an ideal option for an amateur or a family man. In addition, the machine, coupled with the engine, will allow you to regulate and even reduce fuel consumption.

Galant grunder

A year after the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was released, in 2004, the same company releases the Galant Grunder.

Grunder is more focused on the domestic market, and is not so popular in Russia because of the higher price.

But the price is definitely worked out - the design has been completely changed, sharpened for Japan, it is pleasant, it will not seem strange to the Russian eye:

• changed colors and quality of painting;
• a larger selection of colors appeared;
• the interior has been changed - the seats are upholstered in leather, surrounded by chrome and wood.

Of the minuses - the power of the 2.4-liter engine is not much changed - 165 hp. from. The former machine gun remained, although some control flaws were corrected.

Despite the maximum degree of protection shown in the report of the US Department of Highway Safety, this car was too expensive for even middle-income American families.

Advantages and disadvantages

Design and appearance has never been the most important aspect of the Mitsubishi Galant 9. People have always bought cars for the sake of build quality and convenience. Looking ahead: the latest generation does not deviate from the canons of the entire line, but there are some differences.

1. It is a well-built large car with a voluminous body and a spacious interior.
2. Heat problems are not felt in it due to the favorable location of the air conditioner that blows over the rear seats.
3. In the driver's seat, everything is just as good - comfortable control, an electric seat.

The only drawback is a large number of buttons, which will have to be dealt with for some time, but this will not be difficult for experienced drivers.

Galant 9 feels great on the road. A heavy landing and an automatic will prevent the car from skidding, and if you are not a brand new Schumacher, this is the perfect choice. And you won't have to spend too much fuel on a long road - gas mileage is low due to the not very powerful engine.

It's easy to get used to the location of the buttons and their number, but getting used to the huge steering wheel is difficult. It is clearly not designed for a woman's hand, and even a man may find it uncomfortable. To match the steering wheel, the same inconvenient radio buttons are difficult to reach, and the design generally kills this desire.

Prices

Unfortunately, the 9th generation Galant did not live up to expectations, and in 2012 the car's output was suspended. If you really want to get one, it's worth looking at the aftermarket.

Here are approximate prices from online stores.

Mitsubishi Galant 10

Galantas of the ninth generation sold worse than the cars of the previous generation. It is not for nothing that the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was restyled twice, although the technical data remained almost unchanged.

The Mitsubishi Galant 10 was slated for release a few years after the 2008 redesign, but something hasn't come together. However, it is too early to bury the brand - in 2015 the release of old models began again, and the development of new ones is also possible.

Mitsubishi Galant 9 is a high-quality, albeit controversial in terms of design, car. However, the hardware completely pays for its money. Another thing is that the car is not suitable for everyone - in some places it is sedentary and heavy, hardly suitable for women.

The history of this car began in 1969, when the first compact sedan mitsubishi galant rolled off the assembly line of the Japanese automobile corporation, which eventually grew to a mid-size one. Since that time, "knightly" ( this is how Galant is translated from French) the car has undergone nine changes and changed the place of assembly. Until 1994, Mitsubishi Galant was produced in Japan, and then cars assembled in the US state of Illinois at the Diamond-Star Motors plant began to enter the American car market. You can read the Mitsubishi Lancer X review.

A small sedan of a classic layout with a standard 1.5-liter engine and dependent rear leaf spring suspension, which appeared as one of the modifications of the Mitsubishi Colt model, became the ancestor of a large family of prestigious high-quality cars. In particular, on the basis of the Mitsubishi Galant, a dynamic solid coupe Colt Galant GTO was produced, which was distinguished by a high-tech two-shaft engine at that time, as well as a rear dependent leaf spring suspension.

It should also be noted that various modifications of Galant have repeatedly become "Car of the Year" in Japan due to their high consumer qualities. During its existence, more than nine million copies of the car have been sold. At the end of 2003, the time came for Mitsubishi Galant 9. It is with this version of Galant that the largest number of events of different scale and significance are associated. Firstly, for a number of countries in Southeast Asia, individual variations of the sedan were proposed.

In particular, for Taiwan, the Galant Grunder was proposed, featuring a unique front end, which later became simply the Grunder. Galant 240M equipped with a 2.4 liter MIVEC engine were sent to the Philippines and China. Drivers of a number of CIS countries saw the ninth generation mitsubishi galant only in 2006. Secondly, Mitsubishi Galant 9 appeared as a result of the globalization of the world economy. American Japanese was developed almost entirely in the United States.

In particular, designers from California worked on its design, the current technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Galant were "acquired" in Michigan, and the assembly was carried out on an assembly line in Illinois. It is possible that the automaker spent more than three years on adapting to the operation of a car in Russian conditions, before the car appeared on the Russian market. Unfortunately, among a little more than three hundred changes that the "Russian" mitsubishi galant has undergone, the most unpleasant thing was the presence of only one engine option. Moreover, both at first and in the Mitsubishi Galant 2012.

Thirdly, the Mitsubishi Galant sedan that appeared on the Russian market in terms of price parameters corresponded to the top-end performance of D-class cars, such as Opel Vectra, Hyundai NE and Mazda 6. Moreover, in terms of overall dimensions, Galant could compete with even more venerable and expensive rivals: BMW 5-Series and Volvo S80, Nissan Teana and Toyota Camry. But the most significant changes took place in his appearance.

Exterior and interior of Mitsubishi Galant 9

It should be especially noted that the example of Galant can be traced to the entire evolution of design ideas from the late 60s of the last century to the present day. In particular, from the "shark" design of the mitsubishi galant viii in the new version, not the slightest hint remained. The angular predatory "teenager" has now acquired a solidly imposing appearance. This is not to say that the new design won the hearts of all motorists, without exception. Some liked it, others thought that the Americans had hopelessly ruined the car, abandoning the previous, original exterior.

In fairness, it should be noted that most critics simply "greeted him by his clothes", apparently forgetting about the second part of this popular expression. According to Mitsubishi representatives, the main task was to maintain impeccable style and give the car excellent aerodynamic characteristics. And they succeeded. Sharp lines at the front end with a new radiator grille trim, new headlights and foglights emphasize the power and dynamism of the car.

The raised contours and side lines give the wedge-shaped body silhouette some resemblance to a well-built athlete. The consistency of the new look is completed by the expressive design of the stern with new lights. The overall dimensions of the novelty are (length x width x height): 4865 x 1840 x 1485 millimeters. The wheelbase is 2750 millimeters, the ground clearance (ground clearance) is 165 millimeters. The useful volume of the luggage compartment with the backrests folded down is 480 liters.

Regarding the interior of the mitsubishi galant 2012, it can be noted that many of those criticizing its appearance would have changed their tone by getting inside the car. As noted by many experts in the automotive market, Galant has the most spacious interior among its "classmates". In addition, the developers took into account that the tastes and needs of the client have been growing from time to time, and offered completely new, better finishing materials and excellent equipment. The American origin is indicated only by the absence of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column.

Everything else is at the European level. Excellent lateral support for the front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat (eight positions), orange instrument lighting… The audio and cruise control buttons have moved to the outside of the steering wheel. The dashboard is characterized by acceptable information content, which seems incredible with a large number of different options. Among the equipment are climate control and a premium audio system Rockford Acoustic, equipped with a six-CD changer and a 360-watt electronic amplifier with nine speakers. In a word, there is everything that a car of this class needs.

Specifications MITSUBISHI GALANT 9

As noted above, the new mitsubishi galant is somewhat confused by the technical characteristics of which for the Russian market were limited to one power unit, namely the absence of alternative engines. Nevertheless, it can be noted - one, but which one. Probably the most pleasant circumstance is its "omnivorousness", which allows using gasoline, starting from AI-92. The 2.4-liter SOHS 4G69 four-cylinder engine has an acceptable power (158 horsepower) and is capable of accelerating to 200 km / h. The engine is equipped with an automatic transmission with artificial intelligence, which allows it to select the optimal gears and adapt to the owner's driving style.

The technical characteristics in terms of the safety system for the driver and passengers are successful for the Mitsubishi Galant. In particular, in the production of the body, the proprietary Realized Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) technology was used, which provides a safety cage and crumple zones. This and more airbags and curtain airbags, as well as other options, are worthy of the NHTSA, which put up 5 points for passive safety. In Russia, there are two complete sets of different equipment: Intense and Instyle.

Unfortunately for Mitsubishi Galant fans, 2012 was the year of the end of the Galant era. It's time for the Outlander and Lancer.

were considered sports sedans that can not only translate the whole family, but also deliver driving pleasure. Mitsubishi Galant 9 was created specifically for the American market, a real failure was the fact that in the North American market, which marketers were counting on, the new Galant was sold three times worse than the eighth. In the United States, Galant, in its ninth reincarnation, was presented at the end of 2003; the car was assembled in the American city of Normal, in the state of Illinois. The machine was created on the PS platform, which stands for "Project America" \u200b\u200b(State - states). After a commercial setback in the United States, two years later, in 2006, a large sedan began shipping to the CIS markets. Cars supplied to the CIS countries have 308 differences from American women.

Appearance:

The dimensions of the last Mitsubishi Galant are much larger than that of the previous model, the car has added as much as 23.5 cm in length, in terms of dimensions this car can even be compared with, and. Recall that the ninth generation was produced only in the sedan body. Despite the seeming massiveness, the drag coefficient of Mitsubishi is 0.31, which is very good. The side mirrors are heated as standard. The design was created in the California design studio Mitsubishi and Akinori Nakanishi, the talented designer who painted the eighth Mitsubishi Galant did not deal with the ninth generation of the model, but later it was he who painted the tenth generation. In the course of production, changes were made to the appearance of the car, the taillights became "elongated", and not "square" as before, the radiator grille was also changed, which after the update lost its "beak". In the basic equipment, the sedan stands on wheels with a radius of sixteen inches, which are equipped with 215/60 tires. Note that a similar move to reorient family sedans with a sporty character to business-class sedans was also made by Subaru, with the latter.

Salon:

The salon is also an advantage of the ninth generation Galant, because in terms of space it is comparable to business sedans and surpasses in interior space and. The steering wheel has a mechanical tilt angle adjustment, the steering wheel in Galant is not adjustable for reach. The basic equipment of Intense includes a multifunction steering wheel with buttons for controlling the audio system and cruise control, respectively, the equipment includes the cruise control itself and an audio system with six columns and a servo drive for all windows. Expensive Instyle equipment includes leather seats, driver's seat servos, a power sunroof and an expensive Rockford Fosgate audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, the system power is 650W. For safety, there are six airbags that are provided as standard equipment and seat belt pretensioners. In the American NHTSA safety test, Mitsubishi scored five stars - the highest rating. The rear sofa is wide, but it is shaped for two, the average passenger, when the car hits a bump, can reach the ceiling with his head. Due to the 11.5 cm wheelbase increased in comparison with the previous Mitsubishi Galant, the rear has become more spacious. Despite the increased dimensions, the volume of the trunk has decreased from 470 to 435 liters, but under the Galant raised floor there is a full-size spare wheel.

Technical part and characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant

A reliable 2.4L engine is offered for the Mitsubishi Galant for the CIS. The 4G69 four-cylinder engine is equipped with a MIVEC variable valve timing system and ECI - MULTI multipoint injection. The motor develops 158hp and 213NM of torque. For the Russian and Ukrainian markets, only the automatic transmission Invecs 2 is provided. The transmission has a manual mode and is able to adapt to the driver's driving style. The 2.4 engine is known for Outlander, its advantage is the absence of a GDI injection system, which does not like domestic gasoline too much. The power unit is equipped with an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to drive on 92 gasoline.

Every 20,000 - 30,000, the nozzles should be flushed and the spark plugs replaced. Replacing the timing belt along with the rollers for Galant should be carried out no later than a run of 90 thousand. There are known cases of radiator leakage, which is not always possible to eliminate, and a new one costs $ 800.

On the US market, a modification was offered with a V6 for 233 and 258 hp, which is known from the Pajero model, but the "six" was not officially supplied in the CIS.

The Galant front suspension is made according to the McPherson scheme, a multi-link is installed at the back. By European standards, the suspension is soft and allows for some swing on the waves of asphalt. The disadvantage of the model can be called the fact that ESP (electronic stabilization system) is absent even as an additional equipment.

Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant.

Specifications:

Engine: 2.4 petrol

Volume: 2378cc

Power: 159hp

Torque: 213N.M